Fragrance comparison

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest vs New Zealand

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 5 ratings analysed

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #64,041 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

New Zealand

Atelier Segall & Barutti

4.754 votes

Rank #42,509 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
New Zealand
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest2/4

New Zealand2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Sillage & projection: Drowning In Ottoman's Zest
Value for money: New Zealand
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: New Zealand

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Drowning In Ottoman's ZestThe Dua Brand

New ZealandAtelier Segall & Barutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 71%Had 12%Want 18%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

Not enough votes yet

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hateN/A

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

SillageDrowning In Ottoman's Zest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value92

Category winnerNew ZealandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

amber61%

woody100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

musky77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

Black CurrantTurkish RoseBlood OrangeBlack PepperGreen NotesPink PepperSandalwoodTonka BeanGrapefruitPineapplePatchouliAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LavenderDried FruitsPomegranateWhiskeyPineappleSicilian LemonBergamotCinnamon

Heart

Hibiscus SeedRaspberryPearOrangewoodFreesiaPeachRed AppleTobacco Leaf

Base

Iso E SuperMuskBenzoinOakmossAtlas CedarGuaiac WoodCocoboloRed Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesPineapple. Durations are only published for Drowning In Ottoman's Zest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night56

Spring80

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 34%Date 26%Party 24%Work 16%

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,041

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,509

PerfumerTzivia Segall

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNew ZealandHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest by The Dua Brand opens with an explosive, mouthwatering punch of zesty blood orange, tangy pineapple, and bitter grapefruit. Within minutes, the bright citrus punch meets a warm rush of grated ginger, black pepper, and spicy cardamom. As the fragrance settles, rich roasted coffee beans and d…

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New Zealand by Atelier Segall & Barutti opens with a sharp burst of Sicilian lemon, dried fruits, and warm whiskey before settling into a rich heart of suede, tobacco leaf, and dark chocolate. Built on a dense base of Iso E Super, Atlas cedar, and red sandalwood, this 2022 oriental floral unisex blend balances sweet f…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or New Zealand?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Drowning In Ottoman's Zest is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; New Zealand is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Drowning In Ottoman's Zest for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose New Zealand for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or New Zealand?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest lasts longest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 80/100, New Zealand 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or New Zealand?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest projects furthest (Drowning In Ottoman's Zest 75/100, New Zealand 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Drowning In Ottoman's Zest and New Zealand smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Pineapple.

Is Drowning In Ottoman's Zest or New Zealand better for summer or winter?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest suits daytime wear; New Zealand suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Drowning In Ottoman's Zest and New Zealand?

Drowning In Ottoman's Zest features Black Currant, Turkish Rose, Blood Orange, Black Pepper and Green Notes. New Zealand has top notes of Lavender, Dried Fruits, Pomegranate and Whiskey, heart notes of Hibiscus Seed, Raspberry, Pear and Orangewood, a base of Iso E Super, Musk, Benzoin and Oakmoss.